The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc
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The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in Tennessee, with additional support in Georgia and Virginia. It engages in relationship-based funding and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TOGETHER WITH OUR COMMUNITY AND PARTNERS, WE TRANSFORM GENEROSITY INTO LASTING CHANGE TOWARDS A PROSPEROUS AND JUST CHATTANOOGA WHERE ALL CAN THRIVE AND ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY
$5.4M
5%

UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA
$4.7M
4%

Sweet Briar Institute
$3.3M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
821
Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc?
No. The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc give?
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc make each year?
In 2024, The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc awarded about 820 grants, totaling nearly $25.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc fund recently?
In 2024, The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc awarded grants to about 650 grantees. Recent grantees include SOUTHERN ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY, UNITED WAY OF GREATER CHATTANOOGA, and Sweet Briar Institute. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc?
The Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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